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Advances in the
Diagnosis &
Treatment of
EpilepsyEvan Fertig, MD
EpileptologistCo-Director
Epilepsy Center of ExcellenceJersey City Medical Center
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Epilepsy is common medical
condition!
Around 50 million people in the world have epilepsy
The majority can live normal lives with proper treatment
Diagnosis and Therapy continues to advance
http://www.who.int/mental_health/neurology/epilepsy/en/index.html
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What is a Seizure?
What is Epilepsy? A seizure is an episode of abnormally synchronized and
high frequency firing of neurons in the brain, that results in abnormal behavior or experience of the individual.
• Provoked Seizure: Due to systemic illness, ie. hypoglycemia
Epilepsy is a disorder in which there is a tendency to have recurrent unprovoked seizures.
• Epilepsy is defined by 2 or more unprovoked sz’s
• ~1% of general population
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Usually seizures are:
Look the same each time
Brief (~10 seconds to 2
minutes)
Involve repetitive
behaviors
Have clear beginning,
middle, and end
Occur randomly and
unexpectedly
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Epilepsy Peaks Early and Late
Hauser, Annegers, and KurtlandEpilepsia 1981:489-501
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Causes of Epilepsy Differ by
Age
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Tina Shih, MD and Daniel Lowenstein, MD http://knol.google.com/k/tina-shih-md/epilepsy/YyOsuNwV/WjJF-g#
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Unfortunately….
Epilepsy is more than just seizures
Has other important impacts on the lives of children and adults
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Impact on Children
Self-esteem and behavior issues
Decline in school performance
On average, children with epilepsy tend to be 1 year behind the expected reading level
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Impact all Ages
• Depression and anxiety disorders• Restrictions in activities of daily living• Difficulties in concentration and memory• Concern over having children• Driving• Difficulties in relationships• Sexual difficulties• Discrimination at work
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So, How do we Diagnose
Epilepsy? CLINICAL
+
“ELECTRICAL”
=
ElectroclinicalDiagnosis
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Evaluation Establish Diagnosis:
Goal: Epilepsy versus Non-Epileptic
Type of seizures and epilelpsy
Tools: EEG
VEEG monitoring
Search of Cause:
History
Exam
Imaging
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Electroencephalogram
EEG
Represents a record of the minute shifting brain voltage potentials from the surface of the brain recorded over the scalp.
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EEG
NIMH, Public Domain
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Spikes and Sharp Waves: Focal
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Video-EEG Monitoring
Continuous synchronized EEG and Video recording
Monitors patient’s behavior and EEG
Scalp: Electrodes Similar to EEG
Invasive: Electrodes within or on the surface of the brain.
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Video-EEG Monitoring
Long term inpatient monitoring allows for recording of seizure events.
Clinical and electroencephalographic features can be reviewed aiding in seizure characterization and localization.
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Reasons for Video-EEG
1. Sudden events of unclear nature
2. Sudden increase in seizure frequency
3. Seizure-free: wanting to come off seizure medication
4. Presurgical evaluation to localize seizure onset
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MRI
MRI scan: Mesial Temporal Sclerosis
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Ictal-Interictal SPECT
www.mayo.edu/pediatrics-rst/ brain-epilepsy.html
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Interictal PET Imaging
pet.radiology.uiowa.edu/epilepsy-interictal.htm
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So How do we Treat Epilepsy?
The Treatment has to be right for the seizure type
The Treatment has be right for the individual
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What Do mean by Right for the
Individual?Help
Reach goals
• Eg., driving
Other medical problems
• Migraines
• Depression
• Anxiety
Not Hinder
Not cause side effects worse than the seizures!
Not worsen other medical problems
Not interact with other life-saving treatments
Cosmetic Effects
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What do mean by right for the
Seizure Type?
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Seizure Types
Generalized (Generalized-Onset)
Seizures involve widespread bilateral
regions simultaneously
Focal (Partial-Onset seizures) start in
one location and spread locally, but may
generalize secondarily
http://www.ilae-epilepsy.org/Visitors/Centre/ctf/seizure_types.cfm
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Seizure Types
Generalized Focal
Focus
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Classification of Seizures
Partial -Onset
Simple partial
Complex partial
Secondarily generalized
Generalized -Onset
Absence
Myoclonic
Generalized tonic-clonic
Tonic
Clonic
Atonic
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Treatment options by Seizure
Type
Partial - Onset
Medications
Resective Surgery
Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Diet Therapies
Research Meds
Neurostimulation
Generalized - Onset
Medications Diet Therapies Vagus Nerve Stimulator Corpus Callosotomy Research Meds
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Treatment options by Seizure
Type
Partial - Onset
Medications
Resective Surgery
Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Diet Therapies
Research Meds
Neurostimulation
Generalized - Onset
Medications Diet Therapies Vagus Nerve Stimulator Corpus Callosotomy Research Meds
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Overview of Medical TherapyPartial List
Partial Seizures
First Generation
• Phenytoin (Dilantin)
• Carbamazepine(Tegretol)
• Phenobarbital/Mysoline
Second Generation
• Leviteracetam (Keppra)
• Topiramate (Topamax)
• Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• Lacosamide (Vimpat)
Generalized Seizures
First Generation
• Valproate (Depakote)
• Zarontin (Ethosuximide)
Second Generation
• Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• Topiramate (Topamax)
• Zonisamide (Zonegran)
• Rufinamide (Banzel)
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February 1, 2011 31
PRO’s and Con’s of First vs.
Second Generation Medications Pro’s
• Known efficacy
• Broad familiarity
• Lower cost
• Coverage by third party payer
• Long term experience
Con’s
• More side effects
• Effects on other medication
• Effects on bone health and other hormonal effects
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Rational Use of AEDs
PharMetrics. April 2002 to June 2003
IMS NPA, Dec 2003.
Kwan P, Brodie MJ. N Engl J Med
2000; 342: 314-9.
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Treatment options by Seizure
Type
Partial - Onset
Medications
Resective Surgery
Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Diet Therapies
Research Meds
Neurostimulation
Generalized - Onset
Medications Diet Therapies Vagus Nerve Stimulator Corpus Callosotomy Research Meds
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Diet Therapy for Epilepsy
All Diets High fat Moderate protein Low carbohydrates
Ketogenic Diet Very restrictive All food needs to be weighed
Modified Atkins Diet Less restrictive Only limits the amount of carbohydrates
Low Glycemic Index Diet Less restrictive Allow for more carbohydrates
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Treatment options by Seizure
Type
Partial - Onset
Medications
Resective Surgery
Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Diet Therapies
Research Meds
Neurostimulation
Generalized - Onset
Medications Diet Therapies Vagus Nerve Stimulator Corpus Callosotomy Research Meds
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When Do We Consider
Resective Epilepsy Surgery?
Partial Epilepsy
Treatment Resistant Epilepsy Failure to become seizure free after > 2 adequate
trials of 2 AEDs used appropriately
Intolerable adverse effects of AEDs?
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Why?
Rate of Seizure Freedom with continued trials of Sz med is low (5%)
Potential for injury with uncontrolled epilepsy over a lifetime is high!
Rate of Seizure Control with Resective Epilepsy Surgery is in comparison is high (30-80%) with a low complication rate
Reduction or Elimination of Sz med is frequently possible
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Evaluation for Surgery
Scalp EEG
Neuroimaging:
MRI
PET
SPECT
MEG
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Evaluation for Surgery
Scalp EEG
Neuropsychological
evaluation
Neuroimaging:
MRI
PET
SPECT
MEG
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Evaluation for Surgery
Scalp EEG
Neuropsychological
evaluation
Neuroimaging:
MRI
PET
SPECT
MEG
Is there a “lesion”which is clearly theseizure focus?
Lesion:
TumorVascularDevelopmentMTS
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Evaluation for Surgery
Scalp EEG
Neuropsychological
evaluation
Neuroimaging:
MRI
PET
SPECT
MEG
And can it be removedwithout mappingthe function of thebrain outside of the operating room?
If yes to both questions….
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Proceed to Surgery
http://www.rch.unimelb.edu.au/cep/Media/brain/mri6.jpghttp://www.fleni.org.ar/files/servicio_193_8
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Evaluation for Surgery
Scalp EEG
Neuropsychological
evaluation
Neuroimaging:
MRI
PET
SPECT
MEG
And can it be removedwithout mappingthe function of thebrain outside of the operating room?
If no to either question….
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Intracranial Electrodes
www.bcm.tmc.edu/neurol/struct/epilep/epilepsy_grid.html
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Summary of Evaluation
If non-invasive tests show a clear area where the seizures are coming from, the patient can proceed to resective surgery (taking the seizure focus out)
If not, an initial operation to record the seizures with electrodes on the brain may be needed (intracranial operation)
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Rates of Surgical Success*
Temporal Lobectomy 70-80%
“Lesion” Resection 70-80%
“Non-Lesional” Resection 30-50%
Medical Management 5%
* Absence of Disabling Seizures
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Surgery for Generalized or
Partial Epilepsy with onset in
multiple locations
Corpus Callosotomy
Separation of the communication between the 2 hemispheres of the brain
Rarely a cure but reduces severity of seizures, eg. falls
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Treatment options by Seizure
Type
Partial - Onset
Medications
Resective Surgery
Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Diet Therapies
Research Meds
Neurostimulation
Generalized - Onset
Medications Diet Therapies Vagus Nerve Stimulator Corpus Callosotomy Research Meds
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Vagal Nerve Stimulator
www.cyberonics.com
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Treatment options by Seizure
Type
Partial - Onset
Medications
Resective Surgery
Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Diet Therapies
Research Meds
Neurostimulation
Generalized - Onset
Medications Diet Therapies Vagus Nerve Stimulator Corpus Callosotomy Research Meds
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What’s the Horizon
Devices
Neuropace
Deep Brain Stimulation
New Medications
Retagabine
Many new and potentially exciting medications are in development!
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Clinical Trials
What is a clinical trial?
Key terms
• Randomization and Control
• Blinding
• Placebo
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What Should I Know?
•Previous safety record of study medication or device
•Chance of getting it vs. placebo?
•How long? What to expect at each visit?
•Access to study agent after the trial?
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How do Clinical Trials Work?
Informed Consent
Screening
Enrollment and Study Period
Withdrawal
Extension Studies
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Where can I find clinical trials?
www.epilepsygroup.com
www.clinicaltrials.gov
Facebook:
Epilepsy LifelinksNewtherapyNews
See an epilepsy specialist
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Conclusion
In most cases, seizures can be well controlled with medications with minimal side effects
The correct diagnosis to guide treatment is essential
Epilepsy is more than just seizures, and the treatment may require a teamapproach
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Conclusion
Some cases are more difficult to control, and treatment with diet therapy or surgery may be used, or clinical trials may be an option
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